MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Under trays fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Under trays fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 3mm, low inner edge s (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge , tread deteriorating
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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FV12 WZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV12 WZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FV12 WZO registered?
FV12 WZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 April 2012.
Is FV12 WZO safe to buy?
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